Changing The World Through Music – Introducing SATANIC PUNISH

THE FOLLOWING INTERVIEW ARTICLE CONTAINS DESCRIPTIONS OF SUICIDE IN MODERATE DETAIL, PLEASE READ ON WITH CAUTION.

THE ALL JAPAN SHOW WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE MEMBERS AND STAFF OF SATANIC PUNISH FOR TAKING PART IN THIS INTERVIEW AND ALSO KELLY-MAE MATT FOR HER GUIDANCE DURING THE WRITING OF THE ARTICLE AND FOR TRANSLATING THIS INTERVIEW

Recently, Japanese idol group SATANIC PUNISH returned to the idol world after a hiatus, the group is formed of MEL, WEBSHIKI. & USAGI.

Group creator FUDOU GANTETSU, describes the concept of Satanic Punish as follows :

“Fighting music, a fighting concept. Evil spirits declare war on the weak. It’s time to execute punishment on things that cannot be judged by the law. Eyes for Eyes, Teeth for Teeth. Songs about the absurdity, unreasonability and inequality of the world.

This is the sound of Satanic Punish, brutal metal with the aerial grace of the idol spirit behind it. Metalcore with a mostly genre-less structure (including raffle, Electro, Chinese and more) that also includes things like chip tunes and rock.

The group is definitely doing something different in the idol scene today.”

FUDOU : “This is Satanic Punish’s concept.

I think music will never be able to change the world…however, music can change the people.

For example, if a girl were to feel that she needed to leave this world , and there is music that can calm her mind, she may change her decision.”

(Adam’s Note) : I was sent the song “Bully” during the making of this introductory piece. The song is linked to the unfortunate passing of a girl who was struck by a train in 2019.

The song is both a message for the victim as well as those who may be suffering, it is designed to speak to others who may be struggling and thinking of a way out.